Netgear WiFi Extenders: How To Set Up And Pick The Right One

by Alice Garten Writer

Trouble streaming Netflix or Amazon Prime? Well, the problem can be WiFi dead zones and blind spots in your home.

Might be your home is a little spacious or the layout of your apartment or the building isn't conducive to consistent WiFi signals. The only possible solution: Netgear ex2700 setup.

Note: In this article, we have taken Netgear EX2700 WiFi range extender as an example.

As a matter of fact, there are a lot many things that you need to consider prior to going down that rabbit hole. Fortunately, we're always there to help you.

Why do I need a Netgear WiFi range extender?

If you're reading this post, then it's safe to assume that you have issues with the WiFi connectivity in your home or building. You're encountering dead zones and blind spots in areas that are far away from your existing WiFi router, or spots in your house where your devices won't connect to your home network.

Despite the fact that the range of your existing WiFi network signal may not be the culprit. There are numerous reasons why your internet is funky. For instance, hundreds of people keep their WiFi router the same for years without replacing it. This is the incorrect way absolutely. If your main WiFi router is more than 3-4 years old and your WiFi is acting up, then you should replace it as soon as possible prior to doing anything else.

Note: If your WiFi router is new and up-to-date, then it can be a disaster if you place it poorly. So, it is recommended to place your router openly at a higher shelf.

Experts say - the physical distance between a WiFi router and a device (wired or wireless) isn't the only thing that can hamper the signal strength. Networking routers should be placed in a central location of the house. On the other hand, you must keep the router away from metal appliances, electronic gadgets, Bluetooth speakers, cordless phones, and thick walls.

Though the router is the backbone of your home networking system, still it is not enough to cover larger space. To cover a larger area of your home, you might need a Netgear range extender.

What is Netgear range extender?

Netgear range extender helps in boosting your existing wireless range/signals. On the other hand, they also keep your laptops, mobile devices, media players, game console, and computers connected to the internet 24x7 with a reliable internet connection and expanded coverage in every nook and cranny corner of your home.

Which one should I prefer? Say goodbye to dead zone with Netgear EX2700 setup

Netgear EX2700 range extender enhance your existing WiFi range and spread it all over the house.

Features:-

Provide users WiFi speed around 300Mbps.
External antennas are meant for better wireless performance.
Appropriate/convenient wall-plug design.
Works with any networking router of any brand.
Easy setup via www.mywifiext.net web address.

How do I set up a Netgear wireless range extender?

The setup and installation process varies from device to device. So, it is recommended to go through the manuals of your range extender once prior to setting up the device. Generally, the biggest step will be pressing the WPS buttons on your extender and the router simultaneously to establish a strong, powerful, and reliable internet connection between the two.

If your Netgear extender has an ethernet port, you should see whether you can connect it to your existing WiFi router that way or not. After all, using a wired connection is always faster and secure than a wireless connection.

Where should I place it?

Just like how the placement of your main WiFi router is key for maximum, continuous, and uninterrupted signal strength, you need to ensure that your Netgear extender is placed near to your WiFi router to actually, do its job in a good way.

Also, you need to identify where your blind spots and WiFi dead zones are. After that, you need to place your range extender at a halfway point between your router and the WiFi dead zone.

If you want to configure your Macbook, iOS, iPad, and iPhone with Netgear extender then to set it up, you need to:

Connect your device to the range extender wired or wirelessly.
Pull up a web browser of your choice and enter mywifiext.local in the address bar, not into the search bar.
After that, you simply have to follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device in a hassle-free way.

Now, you can enjoy the extended range all over the house. After reading this article, if you still have any queries, then without any hesitation lay it on our technicians. Just dial 1-855-466-3001 (toll-free). We are the service provider of Netgear that provides support for all Netgear products.